Thematic Bible
Proverbs 26:1 (show verse)
Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor does not become a fool.
Proverbs 26:2 (show verse)
Like the bird by wandering, like the swallow by flying, so a curse without cause does not land.
Proverbs 26:3 (show verse)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the fool's back.
Proverbs 26:4 (show verse)
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.
Proverbs 26:5 (show verse)
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own pride.
Proverbs 26:6 (show verse)
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks violence.
Proverbs 26:7 (show verse)
As the legs of the lame are not equal so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:8 (show verse)
As he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.
Proverbs 26:9 (show verse)
As a thorn goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:10 (show verse)
The great God who formed all things rewards the fool as well as the sinner with wages.
Proverbs 26:11 (show verse)
As a dog returns to his vomit so a fool returns to his folly.
Proverbs 26:12 (show verse)
See a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 26:13 (show verse)
The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Proverbs 26:14 (show verse)
As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man on his bed.
Proverbs 26:15 (show verse)
The lazy man hides his hand in his bosom. It wearies him to lift it to his mouth.
Proverbs 26:16 (show verse)
The lazy man is wiser in his own conceit than seven men who can answer with good sense.
Proverbs 26:17 (show verse)
He who meddles in someone else's quarrel is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:18 (show verse)
This is like a mad man who throws firebrands, arrows, and death.
Proverbs 26:19 (show verse)
So is the man who deceives his neighbor, and says: I was only joking.
Proverbs 26:20 (show verse)
Without wood the fire goes out. Without a talebearer strife ceases.
Proverbs 26:21 (show verse)
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle disputes.
Proverbs 26:22 (show verse)
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 26:23 (show verse)
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a broken pottery covered with silver dross.
Proverbs 26:24 (show verse)
He who hates disguises with his lips, and stores deceit within him.
Proverbs 26:25 (show verse)
When he speaks kind words do not believe him. There are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:26 (show verse)
When hatred is covered by deceit, wickedness is revealed to the entire congregation.
Proverbs 26:27 (show verse)
He who digs a pit will fall in it. He who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
Proverbs 26:28 (show verse)
A lying tongue hates those afflicted by it and a flattering mouth works ruin.